Documentary & Discussion: The Real Dirt on Farmer John
| Date/Time: | Sunday, 04 Nov 2012 at 7:00 pm |
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| Location: | Great Hall, Memorial Union |
| Cost: | Free |
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| Phone: | 515-294-9934 |
| Channel: | Lecture Series |
| Categories: | Diversity Lectures Live Green |
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Peterson took over the traditional family farm as a young man in the late 1960s and turned it into an experiment of art and agriculture. It became a haven for hippies, radicals and artists, and Peterson, an outcast in rural America, fell victim to local rumors, threats and violence. Following a soul-searching journey through Mexico he returned home to transform his land into a thriving farming community. Director Taggart Siegel made the film with footage he shot during twenty-five years of friendship with John Peterson. Using multiple media, from 8 mm home movies to modern video, he captures the life of this maverick Midwestern farmer.
John Peterson is the author of Farmer John's Cookbook: The Real Dirt on Vegetables, I Didn't Kill Anyone Up Here, and Glitter & Grease.